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These crispy Greek fries are the ultimate side dish! They’re showered with Mediterranean-style toppings: feta cheese, onion, and herbs for a major upgrade to that side of fries.
Why I love this recipe
While I love any type of fries, this spin is still one of my favorites. Sure, you can eat French fries with ketchup, but what’s the fun in that? Try these homemade Greek fries instead!
Thinly slice Yukon golds, then bake until crispy with a homemade seasoning blend starring oregano, garlic, and dill.
Out of the oven, top them with feta cheese crumbles, fresh parsley, and red onion, which add just the right Greek-style vibe. Better yet, serve them with lemon dill sauce for dipping! They’re the best pair for a falafel burger or baked shrimp.
Are these authentic?
The Greek-style French fries you’d get at a restaurant are called patates tiganites, and they’re still very popular in Greece. These are thick-cut potatoes, usually a waxy potato like Yukon gold, fried and topped with dried oregano.
You’ll also find that Greek or Mediterranean restaurants make French fries and top them with feta cheese and herbs. Some restaurants in Greece even serve them this way.
That all said, there’s no real “authentic” definition of what exact toppings go on Greek fries. My recipe is my spin based on Mediterranean flavors I love, with the style of fries I enjoyed while traveling in Santorini with Alex.
It starts with a waxy potato
Standard French fry recipes use russet potatoes to get that fluffy-on-the-inside texture that restaurant fries have. I found that recipes for Greek fries use a waxy potato, like Yukon gold. This has a smoother texture on the interior, with a sweeter flavor. It definitely tastes like a different type of French fry! Use this type of potato if you can find it, but russet potatoes work just as well.
The perfect seasonings
Another thing that makes this Greek fries recipe special is my homemade Greek seasoning blend! This blend features dried herbs and spices often used in Greek cuisine. These seasonings really make the dish! Make up a batch and you’ll have leftovers to use in other recipes. I love it sprinkled over potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and fish. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Dried oregano
- Dried dill
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
Add your favorite toppings
The toppings in these Greek fries are what make them shine! Here are the fry toppings you’ll need to add the Mediterranean-style flair to this recipe:
- Feta cheese crumbles: As you crumble them, break them into smaller pieces with your fingers. Very large chunks won’t stick to the fries.
- Red onion: If you don’t like spicy red onion, rinse the chopped onion a few times first, then drain completely. This helps to soften the flavor.
- Fresh parsley: Curly parsley is the way to go if you can find it. It brings the best Greek flavor, like in my quinoa tabbouleh. If all you can find is flat leaf or Italian parsley, that works too!
Dipping sauces
The last element to these easy homemade baked French fries that adds a Greek vibe is the dipping sauce! I have a few different sauces that would work well here. Pick from the following:
- Lemon dill sauce: This is my top pick! This Lemon Dill Sauce has a mix of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, which makes it ultra savory and perfect for fries.
- Tzatziki: This authentic tzatziki is a Greek cucumber sauce traditional for falafel sandwiches, but you can also use it for fries.
- Cucumber sauce: Try a faster spin on tzatziki with this Quick Cucumber Sauce.
- Aioli: This Mediterranean-style dipping sauce is great for fries of any kind! Here I’d recommend Classic Aioli, Mayo Aioli (Shortcut), or Lemon Aioli.
How to cut fries
The part of making these healthy Greek fries with the most technique is cutting the fries! Here’s what to know about how to cut fries by hand:
- Make a base. Slice off the ends of each potato, then slice off part of the side to make a base.
- Cut planks, then strips. Place the potato half cut side down, and cut off a 3/8-inch slice. Then lay the slice on its side and cut it into several long 3/8-inch wide strips. Repeat until all potatoes have been cut into fries.
Tips for the perfect crisp
Here are a few of the tips I use to make a crispy baked fry:
- Soak the fries for 10 minutes while the oven preheats. This gets the perfect soft inside and crisp exterior.
- Use parchment paper. This helps with clean-up and makes for crispy bottoms. Don’t use a silicone baking sheet, or they’ll get too soggy.
- Space apart as much as possible, keeping them in a single layer. No stacking! You need maximum space around each fry to get them crispy. (Even better, use a “half sheet” baking sheet that’s large enough to fit the entire oven rack.)
Dietary notes
This Greek fries recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, use dairy-free feta crumbles.
Greek Fries
These crispy Greek fries are the ultimate side dish! They’re showered with Mediterranean-style toppings: feta cheese, onion, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 3 to 4 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon homemade Greek Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup feta crumbles
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped curly parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: tzatziki, lemon dill sauce (our favorite), or aioli, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Evenly space the oven racks to ensure even cooking.
- Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into fries. Wash the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Slice off the ends of each potato, then slice off part of the side to make a base. Place the potato half cut side down and cut off a 3/8-inch slice, then lay the slice on its side and cut it into several long strips. Repeat until all potatoes have been cut into fries. The pieces can be uneven, but aim for as uniform of thickness as possible.
- Soak in cold water (10 minutes). Place the cut fries into a medium bowl and rinse with cold water until water is clear. Then fill the bowl with cold water and allow to rest for 10 minutes (while the oven preheats). Then drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a clean dish towel.
- Season the fries. Add the fries to a dry bowl and toss them with the olive oil, Greek seasoning, and kosher salt. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the fries in straight lines on the paper, placing them as far apart as possible.
- Bake the fries for 20 minutes. Take them out of the oven and carefully flip each fry. Return to oven (reversing the pans on top and bottom racks). Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown, watching carefully as the bake time depends on the fry thickness and your oven. (If the majority of the fries seem soft, continue to bake a few more minutes.)
- Taste and add a few more pinches salt if desired.
- Transfer fries to a platter and top with the feta cheese crumbles, breaking larger chunks into small pieces with your fingers. Add the finely chopped parsley and red onion. Serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki or lemon dill sauce.
Notes
*This makes a good amount of fries, but much less than a restaurant portion. The largest quantity of fries that fits on two baking sheets is 2 pounds, so you can increase to that much if desired. Just adjust seasonings accordingly.
Great recipe. I may have altered the spice portion a bit but we all loved it!
Hi, have you tried this recipe in an air fryer? If so, what would the time/temp be?
We don’t have an air fryer. Sorry!
Hi, I would like to make and try this, what quantities of each spice/herb would you reccomend?
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Hi, Thanks for that, I must need new glasses.
I generally pan fry baby reds quartered for “fries”. I sort of doubt they would work well for “oven fries” though. Gonna have to pick up some Yukons and give this a try.
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These turn out great, including your homemade Greek seasoning! My old oven took much longer to crisp up but will definitely make them again
My husband flipped. Over these fries,
I am always trying to find new recipes that are unique and now this one will be a classic
Thank you
JoEllwn
So glad you enjoyed!
I like the recipe but high blood pressure runs on both sides of my family. An approximate sodium content is more important to me than all of the other contents except fat content. I’m sure I’m not the only one that needs to know this.
Hi! Unfortunately we aren’t able to calculate it very accurately.